In a New Role? Here’s How to Hit the Ground Running

Rob Cross, management professor at Babson College, says people are
changing jobs more than ever and too often falling short when they
do. Surveys show nearly half of people promoted within their own
companies are underperforming 18 months later. And up to half of
executives in new roles are seen as eventual disappointments. Cross
says research shows that’s because today’s hyper-collaborative
workplaces demand new skills. He shares evidence-based practices to
improve a role transition. Those include developing strategic
networks and expanding the scope and impact of one’s projects.
Cross is a coauthor of the HBR article "How to Succeed Quickly in a
New Role."